Area Manager Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California

An Area Manager in the retail industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of several stores within a specific geographical area. They develop and implement strategies to increase sales, improve customer service, and ensure that all stores are adhering to the company's standards and policies. Area Managers also monitor market trends, analyze sales data, provide training and support to store managers, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and liaise with senior management to report on store performance and implement company initiatives.

Required skills for an Area Manager include strong leadership and organizational abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving capabilities, and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Furthermore, they should have a deep understanding of retail management and customer service principles. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is typically required, and professional certification in retail management, such as the Certified Retail Professional (CRP) credential, can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Area Manager, a person may hold roles such as Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Retail Supervisor.

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Retail Territory Manager - San Jose, CA

  • Stanley Black & Decker
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 hours ago

You also have: 3-5 years of Retail Sales Experience in Consumer Goods Industry....

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Regional Business Manager, NPWT (West Region)

  • Smith & Nephew
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

NPWT Regional Business Manager, West Region Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living! Regional Business Manager (RBM)-Negative...

Hybrid

Market Manager - Northern California

  • The Vita Coco Company
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

As the Market Manager, you'll lead efforts to achieve revenue, depletion, distribution and retail execution goals by improving performance with our distributor partners in your assigned Market....

Remote

Regional Director, Enterprise

  • Fivetran
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago

Remote, New Jersey, United States, AMER Position Title: Regional Director, Enterprise From Fivetrans founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and...

Remote

Regional Director, Commercial - Carolinas + Georgia

  • Zscaler, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Back to jobs New Regional Director, Commercial - Carolinas + Georgia Remote - Georgia; Remote - North Carolina, USA Apply About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our...

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Regional Director, Wirehouses (Remote / In-Territory Eligible) San Francisco, CA, USA

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Regional Director, Wirehouses (Remote / In-Territory Eligible) For this position, which is subject to credentials, industry experience, education, training/certifications, and/or geographic...

Hybrid

Regional Director, Wirehouses (Remote / In-Territory Eligible)

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

For this position, which is subject to credentials, industry experience, education, training/certifications, and/or geographic differentials, Dimensional reasonably expects to pay a salary range...

Hybrid

Regional Director, Wirehouses (Remote / In-Territory Eligible)

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 11 days ago

For this position, which is subject to credentials, industry experience, education, training/certifications, and/or geographic differentials, Dimensional reasonably expects to pay a salary range...

Remote Hybrid

Transit Market Manager

  • LAMAR Advertising
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago

Our Lamar office in Chico, California, is now hiring a Transit Market Manager to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Chico, CA, and the surrounding areas....

Hybrid

Cluster Manager Los Angeles

  • Townhouse
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE: We're looking for an Area Manager to oversee 2 salon locations in Los Angeles, building a high-performing, profitable cluster and driving the development of your people and demonstrating...

Remote

Market Manager- Aerospace

  • Ryerson Inc
  • Fresno, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 18 days ago

Market Manager- Aerospace Req Id: 2556 Workplace Type: Remote Job Shift: 1st Brand: Ryerson Job Location: Arlington, Dallas, Denver, Fresno, Houston, Huntsville, Las Vegas, Livermore, Los Angeles,...

Remote

Territory Manager - Sacramento - Neurovascular

  • Stryker Employment Company, LLC
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 20 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Stryker's Neurovascular division is focused on advancing the practice of minimally invasive stroke therapies. The business is dedicated to providing innovative stroke...

Remote

Regional Director

  • LPL Financial
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to...

Remote

District Manager Wireless - Verizon Francise

  • bp
  • Visalia, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 23 days ago

Oversees and optimizes the performance of multiple retail wireless locations within a designated district, ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and achievement of sales targets...

Remote

Regional Director, Commercial - Heartland

  • Zscaler, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 27 days ago

Back to jobs New Regional Director, Commercial - Heartland USA - Update Location Apply About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile,...

Hybrid

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.5%
High School or GED
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Area Managers in California
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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